Employment

R Star Manufacturing, Inc. R Star Mfg is a new business located in the former CR/SKF building. R-Star will manufacture trailers for the agricultural and ethanol industries. R-Star will offer a new trailer that features an innovative design and allows truckers in the ethanol and agriculture industries to use one trailer to haul both product and bi-products.
Mike Durfee State Prison The Durfee State Prison is located on the campus of the former University of South Dakota at Springfield. Nearly 180 people are employed at the facility, which opened in 1984 by act of the South Dakota Legislature. Inmates participate in various vocational and educational activities, including construction of state campground amenities such as grills, picnic tables and comfort stations. Inmates also have built more than 1,000 homes for senior citizens across the state. The housing program now is available to people of all ages meeting certain income guidelines. Click here to go to the state's corrections Web site.
YSI Springfield Academy Springfield Academy - Youth Services International Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Correctional Services Corporation. The academy is a resident facility for troubled youth. They are all males ages 12 to 18. The 84-bed facility employs 65 to 90 workers. The academy offers a staff secure environment. The program helps students understand and overcome persistent problems that lead to delinquent behavior. It is a 6-to-9 month program. Students have access to an accredited high school. Youth participate in many community service projects and school-to-work activities, including home construction. Click here to go to Youth Services Web site.